In 2009, Global Relay stepped in to bring life to the event when no sponsor could be found.

To do this, the business leader invested $1 million to support BC’s most popular race and it also mobilized its workforce to take over the organization of the race. The company has its headquarters in Gastown so it’s right in the heart of the action.

“Our goal as title sponsor of the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix is not only to consistently host a world-class event, but also to elevate the race with each successive sponsorship year,” Warren Roy, Global Relay’s CEO told Pedal Mag.

The Gastown Grand Prix has been running in Vancouver for more than 40 years, bringing high-speed international bike racers to the city’s cobblestone streets.

And along the way, the race inspired many young athletes to take up the sport on a professional level with some going on to represent Canada at the Tour de France, the Olympic Games, and the World Road Championships.

So whatever you do, just make sure you get down to Gastown early on race day to get the best views of this exciting cycling Grand Prix.